University of Georgia students are entering the days of final exams and students in area high schools are also gearing up for those finals later in May Graduate commencement for those receiving master’s degrees is set for 10 a.m while doctorate degrees will be conferred later at 2:30 p.m The larger undergraduate commencement is scheduled for 7:30 p.m Athens Technical College will host its graduation exercise at 10 a.m May 6 in Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center in downtown Athens Prom Time: Looking for a prom dress? A recent study shows how obsessed Georgians are with prom fashion Greece has expressed strong concern over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks on his envisioned future of Cyprus during a visit to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus on Saturday, warning that any unilateral move to alter the status of the region undermines ongoing peace efforts. “At a time when a significant effort is being made by the UN Secretary General on the Cyprus problem, with the resumption of the informal talks and the appointment of Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar as personal envoy, any action to create a fait accompli in the occupied territories is an extremely negative development,” Greek diplomatic sources noted on Sunday, swiftly responding to Erdogan’s statements.  During his visit to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus on Saturday, Erdogan asserted: “We, the Turkish nation and the Turkish Cypriots, are the owners of this land. Whoever doesn’t know this must learn it. Whoever hasn’t heard it must hear it.” He pledged Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus will last “for centuries.”  Athens reiterated its steadfast commitment to the reunification of Cyprus within the framework established by the United Nations, highlighting that a just and lasting solution would serve the interests of all Cypriots and contribute to regional peace and stability. Cyprus was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup backed by Greece. Only Turkey recognizes the Turkish Cypriot declaration of independence in the island’s northern third, where it maintains more than 35,000 troops. Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights, opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox. Go to Home PageSubscribeAdvertiser disclosureSearch The Points Guy a stylish glamping resort along Greece's Athenian Riviera introduces a new kind of tented hotel concept: luxe seaside cabanas outfitted with all the elegant furnishings and amenities one would expect from a high-end hotel Here's what it's like staying at 91 Athens Riviera one of the area's newest and most exciting properties Related: The best US glamping resorts for an outdoorsy summer getaway Operated by the hotel brand Domes, which has a collection of luxury resorts across Greece and Portugal, 91 Athens Riviera opened in mid-2024 and was part of a crop of new hotels in the 37-mile stretch of coastline outside Athens — contributing to why the buzzy destination earned a spot on our list of Where to Go in 2025 The property is located in a charming suburb called Voula about a 30-minute drive from the city center A taxi from Athens International Airport (ATH) which is just under 15 miles from the resort but note that when you use the Uber app to order a car From the moment I drove through the gated entrance it was clear that 91 Athens Riviera celebrates Greece's natural splendors the glimmering Aegean Sea — taking center stage the lobby featured plenty of seating and an interesting mix of textures and patterns from gleaming marble floors to an artistic mahogany wall to turquoise seating A chic wood-and-marble bar sat below orb-shaped light fixtures and through doors on either side of the bar guests could exit to an outdoor seating area overlooking the property's lagoon which was encircled by a bounty of reeds and sizable olive trees Previous slideNext slide1 of 4ELLIE NAN STORCK/THE POINTS GUY0123On the property guests could spend days drifting between their tented accommodations the ocean-facing pool and the private beach or indulging in treatments at the on-site spa There were also plenty of ways to stay active including private tennis courts and a well-outfitted After checking the calendar for the rest of 2025 it looks like the lowest nightly rates for the base-level accommodations start at around $445 in November (shoulder season) while rates hover around $1,100 in the summertime While the property is part of Mr and Mrs Smith, it doesn't appear to yet be one of the Mr and Mrs Smith properties bookable using Hyatt points — but we hope that might change in the future There are 28 tents across five room types at 91 Athens Riviera: Couples Cabana Cabana Two-Bedroom with Plunge Pool and Family Cabana with Plunge Pool I stayed in the Cabana Two-Bedroom with Plunge Pool category which offered plenty of space to spread out (462 square feet to be exact) the cabana's entrance was shrouded in lush shrubbery A small staircase led up to a wooden deck featuring two white chairs on either side of a small table and then a set of chaise lounges in front of a circular plunge pool (Note that though they are surrounded by greenery the cabanas' outdoor spaces aren't exactly private since accommodations are relatively close together and close to the main walking path.) Previous slideNext slide1 of 3ELLIE NAN STORCK/THE POINTS GUY012The front of the cabana was full floor-to-ceiling glass with a door that opened using a wristlet-style electric key Previous slideNext slide1 of 5ELLIE NAN STORCK/THE POINTS GUY01234With taupe drapes drawn to either side of the glass entryway which featured a very comfortable king-size bed with crisp white linens set against a wooden headboard modern velvet chairs sat on either side of a black coffee table in front of a cabinet that held a Nespresso coffee machine Previous slideNext slide1 of 3ELLIE NAN STORCK/THE POINTS GUY012The bathroom which had a separate wash closet for the toilet and a walk-in rain shower was a moodily-lit marble space between the primary bedroom and a smaller bedroom with two twin beds and a large arched window (this would be an ideal cabana type for families or groups of friends) Previous slideNext slide1 of 6ELLIE NAN STORCK/THE POINTS GUY012345Thoughtful and modern design elements throughout the tent included a Greece-centric Assouline coffee table book There was plenty of closet space in the primary bedroom which held a steamer (I'm always relieved to find a steamer rather than an iron) as well as robes A flatscreen TV hung to the left over the velvet chairs Previous slideNext slide1 of 10ELLIE NAN STORCK/THE POINTS GUY0123456789There was also air conditioning inside which I found easy to control from a small I noticed that most cuisine was at once incredibly simple This was a through line with every dish I tasted at 91 Athens Riviera The hotel has one primary restaurant, Barbarossa airy indoor seating area as well as an outdoor ocean-facing area covered by a pergola Previous slideNext slide1 of 4ELLIE NAN STORCK/THE POINTS GUY0123For breakfast which is served a la carte at Barbarossa and included in the nightly room rate I enjoyed a tray of delicious local pastries alongside fresh Greek yogurt with house-made granola and dried fruits after snacking on house-made bread with organic olive oil and olives ($4) the server advised that I try the "Islands" salad ($26) which consisted of the sweetest cherry tomatoes I've ever tasted topped with a soft nutty cheese from the island of Paros (it was the best thing I ate on the entire trip) I enjoyed fresh linguine vongole ($43) — pasta with clams — which is one of my favorite things to order on a beach holiday buttery sauce and topped with delicate fried leeks that rounded out the dish I couldn't come to Greece and skip out on fresh baklava ($28) this was the cherry — or pistachio — on top of a beautiful dinner These are the amenities and activities that 91 Athens Rivieras offers to its guests The resort has two accessible accommodations with ramp access and modified bathrooms for guests with special needs. In terms of the facilities, most of the walkways are wide and flat, though there are some gravel areas that could be difficult to maneuver a wheelchair around. I did not notice a pool lift in the primary or spa pools. The resort asks anyone with accessibility needs to contact them before booking. The creative minds at Domes certainly turned the concept of glamping on its head with this chic and upscale tented resort. With its enviable location on the Aegean Sea, it's an ideal place to call home during a relaxing beach holiday, while still feeling close to the excitement and cultural thrills of Athens. The Points Guy believes that credit cards can transform lives helping you leverage everyday spending for cash back or travel experiences that might otherwise be out of reach That’s why we publish a variety of editorial content and card comparisons: to help you find a great card to turn your goals into reality The simple act of answering a telephone call recently lured two Athens residents into scams that cost them thousands One scam is common and notoriously successful in that the caller convinces people they are wanted on an arrest warrant The only way to avoid jail is paying money but a method becoming more common is paying by cryptocurrency The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office warned people on April 28 that it was “seeing an uptick in scam calls impersonating law enforcement in our area.” If someone calls saying you must pay with gift cards you’re being scammed," the sheriff's office reported we’ll save you the trouble and come by your house and arrest you the old-fashioned way,” the Facebook post explained School Shooting Case: September trial date set for father of accused shooter at Apalachee High School a 50-year-old Athens man reported to Athens-Clarke police on April 17 that he received a call from someone claiming to be a Clarke County sheriff’s deputy and due to a warrant he had to pay $2,000 to avoid arrest The man received a Quick Response barcode that he scanned on his cellphone The other case was different in that a 62-year-old Athens man reported he received a call on April10 from a man identifying himself as an official with his bank The man reported he was on the phone with the caller for more than two hours during which time he provided his debit card information according to the report released on April 29 The man reported he discovered afterward that $12,000 was removed from his account three debit charges were made to account for $7,550 The man told the officer he is working with the bank to prevent further transactions Panathinaikos scored its first road win in 2025 as it downed AEK to clinch Greece’s second Champions League ticket just as champion Olympiakos was celebrating its title The Greens came from behind to beat AEK 2-1 at the OPAP Arena on Sunday AEK led by half-time through Erik Lamela’s goal but an Azzedine Ounahi superstrike and a Karol Swiderski penalty kick turned things around and forced AEK’s fifth loss in as many playoff games Olympiakos partied through the night in Piraeus for the Super League trophy delivered to its players in a loud title fiesta at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium Chiquinho and Gelson Martins to thank for their goals while PAOK had Andrija Zivkovic score a brace Therefore the only place still at stake is the third one to be determined next Sunday when PAOK hosts AEK On Saturday Aris clinched the fifth spot that leads to Europe under certain circumstances while Asteras lost 4-1 at home to Atromitos Aris will play in the Conference League qualifiers this summer unless OFI beats Olympiakos in the Cup final on May 17 when Levadiakos finished goalless with Lamia Lamia has got mathematically relegated and Athens Kallithea is still five points from safety trying to catch one of Volos and Panserraikos Athens Kallithea hosts Panetolikos and Panserraikos entertains Volos in a genuine six-pointer Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox On the facade of the Karyatis taverna in a plaza of palm trees and garden plants beneath the Acropolis With record numbers of tourists slated this summer to visit Athens the restaurant’s owners are not taking any chances “It’s becoming harder and harder to find employees,” said Dimitris Stathokostopoulos “Tourism is definitely on the rise but these days Greeks prefer to work 9 to 5 office jobs that don’t require putting in hours at night In the countdown to the season getting into full swing, the search for staff to keep the industry afloat has assumed an unexpected urgency. Greece may be among Europe’s most popular destinations but workers are in short supply Shortages are such that just weeks away from tourists flying in an estimated 80,000 work slots have yet to be filled in the food and hotel sector – the backbone of an industry that Stathokostopoulos is not the only entrepreneur struggling to find staff to meet the demands of the popular taverna at what is likely to be the busiest time of the year hoteliers are in race to find front desk managers On big-draw islands such as Crete and Rhodes reports of hoteliers poaching employees from competitors with promises of better pay and work conditions have soared “It’s partly a legacy of the [Covid-19] pandemic which all of Europe has felt but in Greece the problem is particularly acute,” said Giorgos Hotzoglou president of the Panhellenic Federation of Workers in Food Service and Tourism (POEET) “What we’re seeing is an unprecedented lack of qualified and experienced workers following the exodus of employees during the lockdown As a result an estimated 80,000 jobs are now needed.” For Hotzoglou the sector’s seasonality is to blame “Once the season is over workers are entitled to only three months of unemployment benefit how are they expected the rest of the year to possibly survive?” Tourism is not the only sector hit by the labour shortages Construction and agriculture have also been affected by the scarcity in a country not only confronting a dramatic demographic decline but still reeling from the exodus of more than 500,000 mostly high-skilled students and workers at the height of its near decade-long economic crisis In a bid to address the problem, partly because of pressure from local MPs, the centre-right government has sought to legalise the status of about 30,000 unregistered migrants It has also signed an array of bilateral agreements “for labour mobility” with third countries including Egypt “I’ve just received a recruitment offer from a company in Dubai that I’m considering,” said Stathokostopoulos “A Bangladeshi is working in our kitchen and he’s excellent It’s people from Asia and other parts of the world who are now applying for this type of work.” until recently languishing in refugee facilities will take up jobs in northern Greece later this month after being trained by the Hellenic Hotel Association – a groundbreaking step in a nation where the coastguard and other officials have been accused by human rights groups of illegal pushbacks to keep migrants at bay Since assuming the helm of the migration ministry in March tightening a government policy that takes a “tough but fair” approach to immigration It is not lost on officials that Greece’s dilemma has also been spurred by its own success: in a resurgent economy that is also one of the fastest growing in Europe “Five hundred thousand new jobs have been created in areas ranging from construction to logistics retail services and healthcare,” said Spiros Protopsaltis the governor of the Greek public employment service a little inflated but there are still untapped sources of labour … starting with women.” Athens’ tourism ministry has forecast 40 million visitors – nearly four times the country’s population – a result of increased arrivals mostly from the emerging markets of India and China The tourist season is also lengthening as travel habits change with climate change Greece has begun actively recruiting abroad the hope is that Greeks who left during the financial crisis will also return “The Greek economy is not what you remember Israeli defence company Rafael will showcase its wide range of state-of-the-art and combat-proven solutions at the major Greek defence exhibition The event will take place from 6–8 May in Athens Defence Industry Europe is one of the official media partners of the event Rafael, one of Israel’s leading defence firms, is aiming to secure new contracts in the growing Greek defence market. In April 2023, the Greek Ministry of Defence signed an agreement to acquire Spike NLOS anti-tank guided missiles, manufactured by Rafael The acquisition forms part of a broader intergovernmental defence procurement agreement between Greece and Israel. As reported by Defence Industry Europe, under this deal Greece also ordered Orbiter 3 unmanned aerial vehicles which acquired the drone manufacturer in 2019 Rafael has confirmed it will present several of its solutions at DEFEA 2025 including air defence systems such as Iron Dome and Spyder All-in-One several sources indicated that the Greek Ministry of Defence has expressed interest in procuring these systems to enhance the air defence capabilities of its armed forces However, no formal deal has been signed to date. The Israeli press has suggested that Athens may instead be focusing its attention on the Barak air defence system offered by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as part of the Achilles Shield programme This ambitious defence modernisation plan aims to significantly strengthen the Greek armed forces over the next 12 years Rafael will also present the Sea Breaker precision missile — a relatively new addition to its portfolio the Sea Breaker can engage both sea and land targets at ranges of up to 300 km The missile is designed to be launched from a variety of surface vessel classes In addition, Rafael will display its combat-proven Trophy Active Protection System (APS), designed to protect military vehicles such as infantry fighting vehicles and main battle tanks. The company recently upgraded the Trophy system to include capabilities for intercepting loitering munitions and first-person-view (FPV) drones attacking from above in “top-attack” mode Cookie Policy Copyright © 2025 Defence Industry Europe | mady by: geekon.eu We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns The Athens Area Humane Society held it's ninth annual “Kitten Shower" in Athens Josie Shuman and Isla Sing pet a kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens a kitten foster parent working for the Athens Area Humane Society hands a kitten to Erica Techo (left) during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens Kimberly Smith holds her newly adopted kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens An adoptable kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens Elizabeth Petrucci holds a kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens a kitten foster parent working for the Athens Area Humane Society holds two kittens during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens Elise Pilson holds a kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens Amy Johnson holds a kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens Event attendees hold kittens during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens A man holds a kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens Debbie Wilda holds her newly adopted kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens Adrien Folley holds a kitten during the Athens Area Humane Society’s ninth annual “Kitten Shower" at the Athens Area Humane Society in Athens Email notifications are only sent once a day The Red & Black serves the Athens and University of Georgia communities with reliable while training the future of the free press Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: News from the Metro Athens Crime Beat & More SearchMercedes-Benz gets shot up at Athens CookoutClassic City News11 hours ago1 min readBy Joe Johnson An Oglethorpe County man’s Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV was targeted by gunfire while it was parked at Cookout on West Broad Street Sunday when a white male opened fire on the Benz A Dodge Ram pickup truck owned by the fast food restsurant’s manager was damaged by a bullet th struck the side of its bed Police officers recovered eight .380-caliber shell casings that were found in a cluster in the parking lot © 2023 by TheHours. Proudly created with Wix.com Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico's 1862 victory over the Second French Empire and the annual celebration falls on a Monday this year That day of the week is one that independent and family-owned restaurants in Athens are often closed in order to go shopping for supplies but all of the ones in the Banner-Herald's list will be open for business and ready to fill customers' bodies with some of the city's finest cuisine Here are five options for local places to eat on Cinco de Mayo hand-picked by arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer and staff photographer Joshua Jones Eat Athens: Authentic Athens Mexican restaurant no longer a well-kept secret A large group gathered Friday for the grand opening of The View at NoDA a public-owned apartment development near downtown that was hailed as an achievement to bring affordable housing to the area The ceremonious cutting of a ribbon took place in the shine of the new complex a housing project erected in the 1970s that in its latter years had become a place riddled with crime and structural problems But those old dwellings were razed to bring new and affordable housing to the site gave thanks to those who ushered in the development but he also thanked the citizens in Athens-Clarke County “What I don’t want to leave out is the people,” he said who grew up in the Broad Acres public housing described the complex as “a place where you can feel good about raising your children You can feel good about coming home from work every day The View at NoDA (the name is a take on North Downtown Athens) is a 120-apartment complex with rental rate structures that fit a range of financial incomes Many of the former residents of  Bethel are expected to return UGA Event: Take the family to UGArden to see the farm, enjoy events at student-run farm operation The complex is modeled after Columbia Brookside off Hawthorne Avenue in Athens said this was the first phase of development for the north Athens area quality and affordable housing that can change lives “We’re going to be making people’s lives better for generations to come,” said Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz who resides about 200 yards from the complex The complex was developed through Columbia Residential and Jonathan Rose Companies in a partnership with the housing authority and the Athens government Among those speaking for their companies were Carmen Chubb with Columbia Residential LeMoni Burney with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Leslie Meyers of Key Bank and Charice Heywood of U.S the latter which was the equity investor and lender for the project who formerly was AHA director for 34 years before retiring in June 2023 He noted that for years people were concerned about what was happening in Bethel Homes but he had to explain it was a privately-owned apartment complex But in 2017 after people saw how the old Pauldoe Homes was turned into a modern mixed-income village called Columbia Brookside a solution to create similar housing for Bethel was discussed by the AHA board the ACC government approved a strategy to purchase Bethel Homes from the current owner with the use of SPLOST funding but Parker explained the “first insurmountable challenge occurred almost immediately.” advertised the property for sale nationwide This happened when the important SPLOST vote on the proposal was still 10 months away Making a competitive bid in these circumstances was a significant problem But Columbia Brookside and Jonathan Rose offered to help and a $16 million bid was structured There was also a private developer making a bid for the property What tipped the scales in the bidding process the founder and CEO of Columbia Residential personally visited the Russell family and convinced them that the community-based effort in Athens “was their best course of action.” “The purchase miracle was complete,” Parker said A 70-year-old Athens man was killed two weeks ago when he fell out of a tree while trimming branches The man was at his home on Championship Drive near Newton Bridge Road on April 20 when the man’s son found him unconscious and not breathing after he fell about 50 feet to the ground according to an Athens-Clarke police report The son told police that his father was using a rope to hold himself in the tree He was at the top of the tree when he slipped through the rope and fell on his back The report noted that the tree care industry with logs and limbs being the primary source of 79 of the deaths Also the website from the National Library of Medicine reported that tree care workers in the U.S have experienced a disproportionately high rate of fatal injuries Medical News: 'State-of-the-art locations:' St. Mary’s Medical Group will host ribbon-cutting events A violent attack by masked assailants at the University of Athens Law School during a student-organized event last week has reignited concerns over security lapses at Greek universities Eight assailants stormed a lecture hall during a gathering organized by the Department of Turkish and Modern Asian Studies seriously injuring a student who tried to intervene and spraying a professor with a fire extinguisher There was no one there to protect us,” says Professor Eleni Sella The attack has caused frustration within the conservative government which had made university security a key campaign issue The government’s first legal action in 2019 was to overturn a law that had banned police from entering universities Despite a 2021 law requiring universities to submit a security plan to the ministries of Education and Citizen Protection implementation is another,” says Deputy Education Minister Nikos Papaioannou “The security gaps have never really been closed.” the police do not need permission to intervene on university grounds in cases of unrest Next Up Sports partnered with Piedmont Orthopedic and Sports Medicine to honor student-athletes and coaches across the Athens-area for their successes on the field (and court etc.) during the 2024-25 school year Sunday night which used to be an annual event before the COVID pandemic was set up by Next Up Sports creator Andiasean Johnson and sponsored by a long list of local businesses The Classic Center (where the event was hosted) "It was an absolute honor to be a part of something of this magnitude," Johnson wrote in a text to the Banner-Herald "To be able to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of Athens-area student-athletes and coaches is something I’ve dreamed about since I first created the Next Up Sports platform Last night was a part of that dream coming true are often overlooked as a one of the athletic hot spots and talent beds in the state and state championships can attest to that An event like this allows us to shine a light on what’s happening here." Here is the complete list of student-athletes and coaches that took home an award: North OconeePlayers of the YearFall sportsGirls cross country: Maya Davis Boys cross country: Aaron Brodrick, Oconee County Flag football: Catherine Cooper, North Oconee Football: Khamari Brooks, North Oconee Volleyball: Olivia Miller, Oconee County Softball: Kendall Wells, North Oconee Girls wrestling: Vera Spencer, North Oconee Boys wrestling: Dallas Russell and Roman Belardo Boys basketball: Justin Wise, North Oconee Girls soccer: Zulma Valdivieso-Gutierrez, Cedar Shoals Baseball: Cole Johnson, Oconee County Cross country: Jake Forrester, Oconee County Flag football: Nicole O'Mara, North Oconee Football: Tyler Aurandt, North Oconee Volleyball: Brittani Lawrence, Jefferson Softball: Donnie Byrom, Prince Avenue Chrsitian Girls basketball: Erick Willis, North Oconee Boys basketball: Rick Rasmussen, North Oconee Girls soccer: Molly McCarty, Jefferson Boys soccer: Chris Aiken, Clarke Central Baseball: Doug Jones, Prince Avenue Christian Greece and Bulgaria have agreed to a temporary five-year deal regulating irrigation along the Arda River resolving water access issues for northern Evros after the expiration of a 1964 bilateral agreement pending signature by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis replaces short-term quarterly arrangements used over the past year to avoid water shortages in the region Bulgaria will guarantee water supply via its Arda dam system for five years Greece pledges to modernize its existing dam infrastructure and construct a new facility to enable independent storage and regulated water flow for its agricultural needs Athens also agrees to compensate Sofia for operational losses when Bulgaria’s hydroelectric dam releases water solely for irrigation purposes rather than electricity generation framed under EU cross-border cooperation guidelines reflects a mutual intent to pursue a permanent water management solution in the future Scenes during ATHICA StudioFest at Nest in Athens (Photo/Laney Martin; @LaneyMartinPhotography) Scenes during ATHICA StudioFest at Lisa Freeman’s studio in Athens Local artist Lisa Freeman poses for a portrait at her studio during the ATHICA StudioFest in Athens Local artist Margaret Agner paints in her studio during the ATHICA StudioFest in Athens Artwork in local artist Margaret Agner's basement studio during the ATHICA StudioFest in Athens presented by Athens Institute for Contemporary Art on May 3 day-long art crawl aimed to shine a light on the creative community in Athens Artist studios grouped in zones were available for visitation in differing two-hour blocks allowing both the public and participating artists to explore a wide variety of work an afterparty was held at ATHICA from 6 to 8 p.m they needed to have a “capstone celebration.” Fancher said she hopes to make StudioFest an annual event that continues to grow and develop over time She explained that although she had been wanting to do an event like StudioFest for a long time “I hope that we'll continue to do this every year to promote all the diversity of the arts in Athens,” Fancher said “This is a way to try to pull together all the different things that go on besides galleries and the museum.” Fancher recognized that every artist has a different creative process and style is full of “wacky stuff,” while others on the tour were businesses offering locally made products “Going to an artist studio is a unique experience,” Fancher said what their practice is like…a painter's studio might look very different from an assemblage artist’s studio.” Fancher explained that there are a lot of ways for people to experience StudioFest She said that people should explore at their own pace and enjoy as much or as little as they want “My favorite part [of StudioFest] is just that so many people decided they wanted to take part,” Fancher said “There's a lot of events happening…this is a great way to bring together all these diverse pieces of the creative community.” finding community amongst other artists is important After moving from Los Angeles to Athens in 2019 joining ATHICA allowed her to find just that “I was very eager to be a part of something bigger than just myself and making art.” oil and graphite to create large paintings on canvas and smaller works on paper She said that she grew up around her mother who is a “prolific artist,” and Habibi has now been creating art herself for over 30 years Habibi said StudioFest opened her eyes to how many artists there are in the Athens community She said she was most looking forward to having conversations with people who appreciate art as much as she does “You just don't get a whole lot of chances to connect with people interested in art,” Habibi said “Having conversations and sharing my process and just meeting a lot of people it's a great way to connect with the community.” The event served as an important reminder of just how many artists live and work in Athens Habibi said StudioFest brought visibility to the town’s creative diversity highlighting artists who may not always have opportunities to show their work but are still creating and participating in the local arts scene “It's always a wonderful thing to be able to share art with people in the way of having them have it in their own space and live with it and love it,” Habibi said has been creating art since she was five years old Freeman works with various materials to create both assemblage and paper pieces that allow her to express herself “[Creating art is] my response to things in the world that upset me,” Freeman said “It's a way for me to better understand the world that I find myself in.” Freeman said that sharing her space with others has been a positive experience for her explaining that being part of StudioFest is a good way to get into the art community Freeman also said that she likes the ability to show people her home through StudioFest While some people may have studio spaces that are more readily available to see StudioFest allowed for a wider variety of spaces to be shown “Opening up your home to the people is very positive just showing people where I live [and] having people in.” another participating artist at StudioFest works out of her 2,000 square foot basement studio to create hand painted silk wall hangings Agner said that she has always loved exhibiting and StudioFest gave her an easy opportunity to showcase her work Agner said that visitors of her studio were impressed to learn that she works with permanent “Silk painting is kind of novel to see,” Agner said “People just love seeing where people work…everybody loves seeing studios a StudioFest attendee who visited Agner’s studio Leiden said she loves visiting other artists’ studios I love seeing where people actually work,” Leiden said Agner said her passion for art began during her childhood when she would draw during recess and make paper dolls for other girls even though her school did not offer art classes She decided to study art in college despite the uncertainty of the time and women weren’t as worried about how they were going to make a living as they were later,” Agner said Agner said that StudioFest allowed her to meet many new people from the community including new neighbors and “locally famous” artists She explained that StudioFest provided an opportunity for people to gain knowledge on what being in a studio is like ‘How many artist visits can I fit in one day I didn't know we had an art studio right in my own neighborhood’…just all kinds of revelations,” Agner said said they opened their store in order to get involved in the community and support local artists locally made soaps and home decor as a part of StudioFest “[Nest] is a resource for local artisans to display their work [and] for people to get gifts and home goods,” Vermillion said cooling space…just a place to come and feel comfortable and to be involved.” Vermillion said that he thinks StudioFest was a great opportunity for small independent businesses to become more of a “common place” to shop in the Athens community Vermillion said there were many new customers at Nest throughout the day “We have been very busy this morning with a lot of people in here and a lot of questions,” Vermillion said “The StudioFest people have specifically said [they are] traveling around the community…trying to stop at all the different venues and just kind of make it a day Vermillion said that Athens has an “amazing” creative community full of potential Nest’s inventory reflects this diverse art community “There aren't a lot of opportunities to kind of have an open studio we don’t really have a lot of that here,” Vermillion said “[StudioFest] spills over into knowing where all these places are and who's out there.” Athens Land Trust announced that it permanently protected 42.5 acres of farmlan… The Athens Regional Library System was able to loan over a million books and resources last … 11 comedians from around the United States surprised and entertained an audience of all ages… preparing to walk across a stage or simply wrapping up the semester Let the stars guide you into this next chapter Osteria Olio has announced a new lineup of four spring spritzes with its Primavera Bar The Athens Area Humane Society hosted its ninth annual Kitten Shower on Sunday The AAHS puts on this event in the midst of kitten season to fundraise educate and have as many kittens adopted as possible The UGArden teaches students organic farming practices and interacts with the community through classes The garden also donates 150,000 pounds of produce to local community members facing food insecurity UGArden grown tea at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday The UGArden works to foster entrepreneurship with its herbs program annual Holiday Market and student run Farmers Market Local check out the section of herbs and other plants at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday Holy basil at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday People shop for herbs at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday The UGArden is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year People walk through the farm at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday Lettuce and other spring vegetables in the field at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday Randy Priest with the Young Urban Farmers program coordinator helps a kid plant some seed to take home at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday A selection of seed people can plant and take home at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday People grab smoothie samples from the Campus Kitchen food truck at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday Beans growing at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday A fresh made doughnut is covered in farm made rose powder sugar at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday People Indigo dye clothes and garments at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday Indigo-dyed clothes and garments dry at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday An indigo-dyed bag is unwrapped after being dyed at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday Claps and bands to wrap up items before they are dyed with indigo at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday Tons of oyster shells from Athens Shellfest at the UGArden Community Day on Saturday Athens Shellfest is a Shell to Shore annual event that recycles oyster shells to restore our Georgia coast Police at Athens International Airport arrested two men after they broke into a parked vehicle using a frequency jamming device the suspects accessed the car in the airport parking area and removed items from its interior the suspects used physical force to retain the stolen goods A subsequent search led to the arrest of the 41-year-old in a nearby area Authorities found two frequency jammers in his possession – devices used to prevent vehicle locking – as well as prescription drug tablets Both suspects have been taken to the competent prosecutor and are facing multiple charges including robbery and illegal possession of devices and substances From NPR to Radio Free Europe, the Trump Administration has been trying to seriously slash media funding But, one of these organizations has an unlikely Georgia ally: A rock band from Athens recently did an interview with CBS Mornings to explain how they plan to donate to the organization that was the namesake of their first major hit R.E.M. was formed in Athens in 1980 and is known for hits like "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" as well as "Losing My Religion," the latter of which won them two of their three Grammy awards Their most popular albums are "Out of Time" in 1992 "Automatic for the People" in 1995; all four of which have sold 4 million units separately Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is an uncensored news source for 23 countries including Afghanistan This is particularly critical in countries where the free press is threatened and disinformation is a consistent issue The organization reportedly reaches 47.4 million every week What did the Trump Administration do to Radio Free Europe?In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order downsizing multiple departments including the U.S which operates Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty According to Variety the broadcasters have won court rulings to reverse Trump’s move but the White House has withheld funding leading to layoffs and uncertainty at the outlets a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million in congressionally appropriated funding for Radio Free Europe has a single called "Radio Free Europe," and to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3 they have remixed and reissued the song with all of the proceeds going to the RFE/RL The band is also selling a limited-edition orange vinyl recording of the song as well as merchandise founder and lead singer Michael Stipe in an interview with CBS Mornings RFE/RL President and CEO Stephen Capus reflected on how R.E.M.'s music makes its audience think and is a celebration of freedom of expression "Those are the very aims of our journalists at Radio Free Europe -- to inform, inspire, and uphold freedoms often elusive to our audiences," he said in a news release They go to great lengths to silence us -- block feeds and websites and even imprison our colleagues." Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A bomb planted near the offices of Hellenic Train exploded Friday night in a busy district of central Athens (AP video shot by Lefteris Pitarakis and Derek Gatopoulos) Police officers from the forensics department check the area after a bomb explosion outside of the Hellenic Train offices the company that runs Greece’s railway Policemen close the road after a suspected bomb explosion outside of the Hellenic Train offices the company that runs Greece’s railway following a bomb explosion Friday night causing causing limited damage but no injuries Police investigators wearing coveralls inspect the site after a bomb explosion outside of the Hellenic Train offices the company that runs Greece’s railway A municipal worker cleans the area outside Hellenic Train headquarters A policeman guards an area after a suspected bomb explosion outside of Hellenic Train offices the company that runs Greece’s railway Greece (AP) — A bomb planted near the offices of Hellenic Train The explosion comes amid widespread public anger over a 2023 railway disaster in which 57 people were killed and dozens more injured when a freight train and a passenger train heading in opposite directions were accidentally put on the same track Local media said a newspaper and a news website had received an anonymous call shortly before Friday’s blast with the caller warning that a bomb had been planted outside the railway company offices and would explode within about 40 minutes Hellenic Train said the explosion had occurred “very close to its central offices” and said the blast had caused limited damage and no injuries to any employees or passers-by It said authorities had acted immediately upon receiving information about the warning call and that the company was cooperating fully with authorities and ensuring the safety of its staff Police cordoned off the site along a major avenue in the Greek capital keeping residents and tourists away from the building in an area with several bars and restaurants Officers at the scene said a bag containing an explosive device had been placed near the Hellenic Train building on Syngrou Avenue Police forensics experts wearing white coveralls were collecting evidence at the scene Criticism over the government’s handling of the Feb 2023 collision at Tempe in northern Greece has mounted over the last few weeks in the wake of the second anniversary of the disaster which killed mostly young people who had been returning to university classes after a public holiday The crash exposed severe deficiencies in Greece’s railway system and has triggered mass protests - led by relatives of the victims - against the country’s conservative government Critics accused authorities of failing to take political responsibility for the disaster or holding senior officials accountable only rail officials have been charged with any crimes Several protests in recent weeks have turned violent a heated debate in Parliament on the rail crash led to lawmakers voting to refer a former Cabinet minister to judicial authorities to be investigated over alleged violation of duty over his handling of the immediate aftermath of the accident Hellenic Train said it “unreservedly condemns every form of violence and tension which are triggering a climate of toxicity that is undermining all progress.” Greece has a long history of politically-motivated violence dating back to the 1970s with domestic extremist groups carrying out small-scale bombings which usually cause damage but rarely lead to injuries While the groups most active in the 1980s and 1990s have been dismantled a man believed to have been trying to assemble a bomb was killed when the explosive device he was making exploded in a central Athens apartment A woman inside the apartment was severely injured The blast had prompted Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis to warn of an emerging new generation of domestic extremists which is a perfect time to take a trip to its hometown Let's just say, you can get there from here You don't take a trip to Athens. You make a pilgrimage Now, get in your car and point it toward Athens, Ga. You're ready for some driving music like "Driver 8." The world outside blurs past you Mary's Episcopal church," says Paul Butchart who gives tours to people from all over the world who come here for one reason: "It was here played their first show." It was a birthday party of a friend of his But if you really want to go back to the beginning, to "begin the begin," you're gonna go to Wuxtry Records in downtown Athens This is the exact space where Wuxtry employee Peter Buck met a customer named Michael Stipe, who kept coming back to buy cool records. They struck up a friendship and, in true Athens fashion, formed a band, which in 1987, had their first big hit with "The One I Love." even though it's been 14 years since R.E.M "All kinds of people come to this store asking questions about the history." Less than a mile is away is the famous Weaver D's restaurant along with a host of other Southern specialties Outside the little green brick building hangs the sign with the restaurant's slogan: Automatic For The People "we were nominated for album of the year," like he was on the album even took Weaver up to New York for the Grammys Half a mile down the way from Weaver's restaurant may be the most iconic R.E.M an old wooden railroad bridge immortalized in a black and white pure Southern Gothic photo on the back cover of its 1983 album Today's bridge is a reconstruction, but it looks a lot like the old one. It spans a little creek, in a lush, green ravine. Bring your album cover and take a photo with it. The words ring in your ears. "This is where we walked. This is where we swam Become an NPR sponsor This is Radio Schuman, your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond. 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Video reports, an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters, from Euronews. We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source, analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing. We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt. A bomb planted near the offices of Hellenic Train, Greece's main railway company, has exploded in a busy district of central Athens, authorities have said. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Greg Almaguer, a tourist from Texas, recalled how he had been eating dinner with his family when the explosion occurred. "I just heard the explosion and started smelling the powder," he said. "Right away, I could tell there was just a big explosion, powerful and scary." The explosion comes amid widespread public anger over a 2023 railway disaster, Greece’s worst, in which 57 people were killed and dozens more injured when a freight train and a passenger train heading in opposite directions were accidentally put on the same track. Local media said a newspaper and a news website had received an anonymous call shortly before Friday evening's blast, with the caller warning that a bomb had been planted outside the railway company offices and would explode within about 40 minutes. In a statement, Hellenic Train said the explosion had occurred “very close to its central offices” and said the blast had caused limited damage and no injuries to any employees or passers-by. It said authorities had acted immediately upon receiving information about the warning call, and that the company was cooperating fully with authorities and ensuring the safety of its staff. Police cordoned off the site along a major avenue in the Greek capital, keeping residents and tourists away from the building in an area with several bars and restaurants. Officers at the scene said a bag containing an explosive device had been placed near the Hellenic Train building on Syngrou Avenue. Police forensics experts wearing white coveralls were collecting evidence at the scene. Criticism over the government’s handling of the Feb. 28, 2023 collision at Tempe in northern Greece has mounted over the last few weeks in the wake of the second anniversary of the disaster, which killed mostly young people who had been returning to university classes after a public holiday. The crash exposed severe deficiencies in Greece’s railway system, including in safety systems, and has triggered mass protests - led by relatives of the victims - against the country’s conservative government. Critics accused authorities of failing to take political responsibility for the disaster or holding senior officials accountable. So far, only rail officials have been charged with any crimes. Several protests in recent weeks have turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with police. With the end of the Premier League campaign rapidly approaching, Everton will have one eye on their recruitment plans for the upcoming transfer window progress has been made on and off the pitch recruitment needs to be strong this summer the Toffees have already identified a potential target with a report stating that they have submitted an “official” offer Everton despite their strong end to the current campaign have a lot of work to do in the summer if they are to move away from being a side mentioned in relegation battles every season Several players have already been linked with Everton, and the latest is Giorgos Vagiannidis of Panathinaikos, who, according to Aris Gatas as relayed by Newspao has been the subject of an “official” offer from the Toffees Brighton and Sporting Lisbon have also been linked with a move but the idea of a move to England is said to have stood out for the defender The report continues that the expectation is that he will be a Premier League player in the coming months with “intense interest” reported and may be the first signing of Everton’s new era at Bramley-Moore there is no reason why they can’t challenge for a top 10 finish in the Premier League while lacking that little bit of quality going forward and that will be the priority for the window If that can be addressed, Everton could be in for a very good season and be able to put the misery of the last few behind them Canadian comedian Russell Peters, recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Comics of All Time, is set to perform at the Christmas Theater (139 Veikou) on May 31 as part of his global “Relax” tour. A trailblazer in the comedy world and one of the first to land a Netflix stand-up special, Peters is renowned for his razor-sharp wit and fearless cultural commentary, dissecting racial, ethnic and class stereotypes. Tickets start from 40 euros at more.com It’s may not seem like a good omen when Athens the city that’s the first leg of your vacation But it turns out to be the perfect way to begin a story about the Greek economy a subsidiary company of the Laskaridis family the financial and political newspaper that’s appended to The International New York Times a daily fixture in the hotel’s palm-dotted Winter Garden Restaurant was filled with news of Greece’s economic outlook much of it good but some of it challenging to say the least as the Greeks Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sounded a bullish note on the economy and working with President Donald J Trump:  “…There is a possibility of finding a win-win situation when it comes to trade a solution that is mutually beneficial.” That was music to the president’s ears:  “I agree Think tank KOBE has projected the Greek economy will grow by 2.2% — down .2% of what was initially expected the national budget saw a 12.1% increase in tax revenues over the winter museum visits increased 14.7% while their revenues soared 22.3% and holiday homes remained a good investment for sale and rental affordable housing for locals continues to be nettlesome with more than half of tenants saying they spend more than 30% of their income on rent and the country seeing a decline in revenues from house auctions due to less inventory Even tourism — a continuing bright spot that accounts for 20% of Greece’s GDP and employment – is not without its questions:  Will the possible influx of tourists who might otherwise have gone to the United States make up for the anticipated loss of U.S And will the looming challenge lead the nation to address the effects of tourism on infrastructure and the environment As Greeks enjoyed the two-week Easter holiday With the taxi demonstration over as the Athenian weather turned suddenly summery the Grande Bretagne was flooded with Americans looking to take advantage of the pre-tourist season In the afterglow of a $93.4 million renovation and its most successful year to date (both 2023) the Bretagne might best be described as a cross between the fanciful place in “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” Wes Anderson’s movingly quirky film traditional elegance (the 320 rooms and suites; the Winter Garden and GB Corner Gifts & Flavors both off the lobby) meets contemporary sleekness (the GB Spa and the GB Roof Garden Restaurant with its stunning views of the Parthenon and Acropolis Parliament and Mount Lycabettus) in an institution that’s a touchstone in modern Greece’s turbulent 195-year history including Nazi occupation; civil war; strikes; demonstrations; terrorist attacks; celebrity sightings; presidential and royal visits:  The Grand Bretagne is a symbol of everything that Greece has lost and that has proudly remained we photographed the hourly changing of the guard at the Parliament of the Hellenes A 10-minute walk put us in the Plaka – or Plaka as the Greeks call the neighborhood – for neoclassical tchotchkes although for our money some of the best of these souvenirs can be found at Artpoint Papasotiriou at Athens International Airport A 15-minute walk down Greece’s version of museum and embassy row led us to the Benaki Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art offering excellent overviews of ancient Greek history (For the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum you’ll need a timed ticket and a cab ride respectively.) you could be forgiven for just wanting to lounge around the Grand Bretagne Some of our fondest memories – the impeccable service from everyone; the lobster pasta dish in the Roof Garden; the puréed soups in the Winter Garden where the pianist seamlessly transitioned from one standard to the next; and the chocolate hazelnut and chocolate pistachio cookies at GB Corner Gifts & Flavors One gesture encapsulated the experience:  At the Roof Garden where the balcony is reserved for bar guests and a different menu stole a cashew from a bowl of mixed nuts and flew off Our all-too-brief two-day stay at the Bretagne was but a morsel in time, but like that bird we snatched what prize we could before we, too, flew off to the charming port city of Izmir, Türkiye (as Turkey now wishes to be known), to begin our Aegean odyssey aboard the 100-passenger Emerald Azzurra.  Founded in 2013 by Australian couple Glen and Karen Moroney and sailing out of Nassau under the Bahamian flag Emerald Cruises has a fleet of Star-Ships for river voyages as well as two luxury yachts the service aboard the Azzurra was impeccable attentive but unobtrusive; the varied menu options As we plied the relatively tranquil teal waters of the Aegean under sunny skies but variable temperatures we were reminded of a banner we saw at Athens airport – “caring for culture.” No port or inland city no island is too small or too humble to have a well-appointed to say nothing of many jewel-like Greek Orthodox churches and chapels Yet the culture that is so integral to Greece’s tourist industry comes with a healthy helping of relaxation which we discovered  while strolling the sinuous cobblestone streets and artisanal shops or savoring coffee in the light-dappled squares of two off-the-beaten-path islands This page is available to subscribers. 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Trending Westchester and his Hungarian counterpart Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky listen to the national anthem of Hungary in front of a guard of honor Olympiacos reclaimed the Greek Super League title in style with a commanding 4-2 victory over PAOK in the penultimate round of the Stoiximan Super League play-offs The win at the “Georgios Karaiskakis” Stadium capped off a dominant home campaign for the Piraeus giants who remained unbeaten at home throughout the season and completed a clean sweep over their main rivals—AEK Despite conceding within the opening minute after a costly error allowed Andrija Živković to score for PAOK Olympiacos responded with composure and attacking flair A well-worked move in the 14th minute saw Gelson Martins assist El Kaabi who teed up Velde to hammer in the equaliser The hosts took control of the match by the 30th minute with a powerful header from El Kaabi off a pinpoint Santiago Hezze cross giving them the lead remained in the fight and levelled the match once more before halftime through Živković who completed his brace following a dazzling solo run and assist from Konstantelias But Olympiacos proved too strong in the second half Chiquinho restored the lead in the 80th minute after Martins sliced through the defence a swift counterattack saw Yaremchuk set up Martins for a sharp finish sealing the 4-2 triumph and sparking celebrations across Karaiskakis as the 48th title returned to Piraeus after a three-year absence Panathinaikos locked in second place with a gritty 2-1 away win over AEK at the “Agia Sophia” Stadium Erik Lamela gave the hosts the lead just before halftime converting a low cross from Aboubakary Koita The “Trifylli” responded with authority in the second half equalising through a stunning long-range effort from Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi in the 51st minute striker Karol Swiderski slotted home a penalty that would prove decisive With Panathinaikos now mathematically secure in second and guaranteed a place in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers the final round against Olympiacos on May 11 is reduced to a symbolic clash between the eternal enemies of Greek football Aris secured fifth place despite being held to a 1-1 draw away to OFI The Cretans struck early through Vasilios Lampropoulos but Aris salvaged a point with a late equaliser from Dario Spikic in the 89th minute Their position was guaranteed after Asteras Tripolis fell to a heavy 4-1 home defeat against Atromitos who blitzed the first half with goals from Makana Baku A solitary second-half goal from Tasos Chatzigiovanis did little to change the outcome their European fate could hinge on the Greek Cup Final they could snatch the final European ticket Tuesday’s upcoming fixtures—Kallithea vs Panetolikos and Lamia vs Levadiakos—will help determine the final standings in what has been a tightly contested battle for survival Athens HC (AEK Athens HC Greece) and HC Alkaloids (HC Alkaloid North Macedonia) advanced to the EHF European Cup final Athens HC and HC Alkaloids reached the final after winning the semi-finals of the 2024/25 EHF Men's European Cup respectively Athens HC (AEK Athens HC Greece) lost 24-28 to HC Izvidac Bosnia and Herzegovina in the second semi-final match at Sportska Dvorana Ljubuski in Ljubuski Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 26th (local time) Although Athens HC lost the second game by four goals making it to the EHF European Cup men's final for the first time since 2021 both teams had difficulty attacking and scored less than 50% both team goalkeepers showed outstanding performances during the first half of the 30 minutes while Izvidachi's Haris Sulevic stopped seven shots who finished 13:12 ahead in the first half After EHF European Cup scoring leader Diano Neris Chesco (HC Izvidachi) was sent off around the 38th minute it was not enough to overcome the nine-goal deficit HC Alkaloids lost to Runar Sandefjord Norway 32-35 in the second semi-final match at Runarhallen Sandefjord in Sannefjord securing their place in the final by a combined 74-72 but gave up the lead by conceding six goals in a row Sannefjord maintained a steady lead and finished the first half with a 19-15 lead Sannefjord led the flow by three or four goals and the gap did not narrow or grow further leading to a 33-27 and six goals in the 57th minute Sannefjord was in a situation where he could look to advance to the final but Alkaloids scored the last goal of the game with 50 seconds left As the total of the first and second games became 71-71 but Alkaloids led 3-1 and won a dramatic 74-72 total to reach the final ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool This is Athens City Festival and Street Outdoors present a unique afternoon party-picnic at Eleftherias Park headlines with his signature blend of deep house and minimal sounds Street Outdoors Soundsystem joins the lineup pet-friendly event is wheelchair accessible and open to all ages and urban vibes in a vibrant outdoor setting Routes is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC Chengdu Tianfu International Airport unveiled the international routes that will be launched soon and will be connecting this amazing Southwestern China aviation hub with a range of international destinations.. Athens will be connected to Chengdu as of this Summer Sichuan Airlines is getting ready and at Athens International Airport we can't wait to welcome our new airline partner and the new connection aiming at strengthening our links and continuing to build bridges of friendship tourism and cooperation between China and Greece!! since Sichuan Province and Attica Region have already in place a twinning agreement to broaden deepen and strengthen cooperation between the two regions Sichuan Airlines will inaugurate the route in Summer 2025 in the beginning operating via Istanbul from Chengdu Tianfu to Athens The airline will operate the route with its state of the art A350-900 equipment Athens International Airport will be connected to 4 destinations in Asia 3 out of these 4 destinations being in China this new 4 weekly service will supplement the 4 weekly frequencies by Air China to Beijing and the 4 weekly by Juneyao to Shanghai Scoot continues the successful Singapore-Athens route Passenger traffic between China and Athens is thriving following a record year in 2024 with 117 thousand round-trip PAX travelling directly with the first 3 months of 2025 demonstrating a strong increase of 119% to the same period in 2024 Our most sincere thanks and gratitude to our colleagues from Tianfu Airport for their wonderful hospitality and collaboration and a big thank you to Sichuan Airlines Looking forward to working closely together for the spectacular success of the Chengdu-Athens route Airline Development at Communications & Marketing “Underthumbs” is a choreographic performance presented at TV Control Center (91A Kyprou) exploring the invisible yet vital human activity beneath the surface the piece blends physical exhaustion with ecstatic movement merging the aesthetics of underground culture with the realities of subterranean work dancing in a surreal world where effort meets rhythm and survival turns into celebration opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox.